Active AlertsAngus Morrison Elementary School, ON

Orange Warning - Snow Squall

Issued at Mon 6:16 PM Dec. 29
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description

Dangerous snow squalls and blizzard conditions expected.

What:
Blizzard conditions.
Total local snowfall amounts of 25 to 50 cm.

When:
Continuing into Tuesday afternoon.

Additional information:
Lake effect snow squalls off Georgian Bay have developed in the wake of a sharp cold front and will continue to affect the area. Widespread blowing snow and local blizzard conditions will be the primary concern as northwesterly wind gusts of 70 to 90 km/h are expected tonight.

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Travel will be extremely hazardous. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Road closures are possible.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Recommended Action


Non-essential travel and outdoor activities should be avoided.

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